Lily's Last Hope — Trinidad West

Blush sensuality level: This is a sensual romance (may have explicit love scenes, but not erotic in frequency or type).

This book is a sequel to Cecily's Secret, but can be read as a standalone.

Lily was whisked away from a life on the stage by her lover, but now he's gone. Since his death Lily has been left without a protector. She's willing to do almost anything to make sure her illegitimate daughters are not without dowries or prospects, but is she willing to give herself to the loathsome William Pruitt, a man who is not above blackmail to get what he wants?

George is the childhood friend of her dead love's legitimate son, and now he's all grown up. But George has a dark past of his own. While he loathes himself, how can he convince Lily to love him? As William Pruitt's plans turn from blackmail to kidnap, George has little time left.